URBANA HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING
QUICK LINKS
- UHS Counseling Calendar
- Senior Information Letter
- 2023-2024 Course Description Book
- 12th Grade Course Selection Sheet
- 11th Grade Course Selection Sheet
- 10th Grade Course Selection Sheet
- 9th Grade Course Selection Sheet
- FAFSA Non-Participation Form
- UHS PaCE Framework
- Completing the Alternative Application Slides
- Scholarship Bulletin
- Senior Data Sheet
- UHS Counseling Facebook Page
- College Board
- FAFSA
- NCAA Eligibility Center
- Morning Announcements
- Student Services
- USD116 Facebook
- The Echo- The UHS Newspaper
The Counseling Department at Urbana High School provides services regarding the academic, social-emotional, and career development of all students. Counselors can answer questions related to course selection and scheduling as well as scholarships, college, and post-graduation plans. They also serve as case managers for all students on 504 plans. If you would like to set up an appointment with your child’s counselor, please call or email using the contact information below.
If you would like to register your student, please contact Lori Peete, UHS Registrar at (217) 531-7265 or via e-mail at lpeete@usd116.org.
Announcements
This website https://www.isac.org/students/ has lots of information about paying for college.
The financial aid night “Applying to College” slideshow
Financial aid night “Financial Aid Process” presented by ISAC
Spanish version “Financial Aid Process” presented by ISAC
TRANSCRIPTS: If you need a copy of your transcript, please e-mail our Counseling Office Secretary, Joseph Ballenger, at jballenger@usd116.org. Mr. Ballenger can also assist students in sending their transcripts to colleges and universities
OUR UHS COUNSELORS
Counselor Name | E-Mail AddressCalendly Link | Student Last Name | Overseeing Areas |
| Ms. Brittany Ward | bward@usd116.org Schedule an Appointment | A-D Me-Ng | 504 Coordinator Dual Credit Coordinator Parkland ECCA Coordinator PSAT 10 State Scholars Scholarships/Honors Night DAR/SAR |
| Mrs. Tamelyn Motley | tmotley@usd116.org Schedule an Appointment | E-Mc | Department Chair 504 Coordinator AP Coordinator Social Media IVSA Coordinator Cunningham/READY/Circle Liaison National Merit Scholars |
Ms. Meagan Stenzel | Ni-Z | 504 Coordinator | |
Ms. Leigh Ann Stuckemeyer | College and Career Coordinator 9th – 12th Grade | Post Secondary Planning College Applications SAT/PSAT Coordinator Apex Credit Recovery College Rep Visit Liaison Financial Aid (FAFSA) Mayoral Recognition Program Xello Summer Programs |
UHS COUNSELING RESOURCES
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Forty-five (45) total credits are necessary to earn a diploma. All courses passed at the end of each semester, including P.E., earn one credit. Department Aide and Student Directed Learning earn 1⁄2 credit. See the chart below for more details:
Subject | Required Semesters |
| English | 8 |
| Social Studies | 4 |
| Civics | 1 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Life Science | 2 |
| Physical Science | 2 |
| Physical Education | 7 |
| Health | 1 |
| Consumer Education | 1 |
Art/Music/Foreign Language/ Career/Tech Education | 2 |
| Number of Credits to Graduate | 45 |
If you would like to know how many graduation requirements your child has earned, please feel free to reach out to his/her respective counselor.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: The Scholarship Bulletin is a comprehensive document of scholarships available to UHS students. Specific criteria, applications, and deadlines can be found underneath each scholarship. Seniors should check this document often, as it is updated regularly.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING: Counselors are available to meet with students regarding their social-emotional well-being. We may also refer them to one of our Clinical Professionals. We help mediate conflict between students, students and their teachers, and issues that may arise within the community.
STANDARDIZED TESTING: Standardized testing is required at the following grade levels:
- Freshman: PSAT 8/9, Illinois Science Assessment
- Sophomores: PSAT 10
- Juniors: PSAT/NMSQT (optional), SAT (graduation requirement)
More information regarding these assessments can be found at www.collegeboard.org.
FAFSA: The FAFSA is used to apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans. Your college will use your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. FAFSA completion is a graduation requirement, so it is in seniors’ best interest to complete this process as soon as possible. If you are not planning on attending college in the fall, you must complete the FAFSA non-participation form and return it to your counselor.
If students have questions about financial aid, they may contact Cristian Solorzano, Urbana High School’s ISAC Representative. She can be reached at Cristian.solorzano@illinois.
TRANSCRIPTS: If you need a copy of your transcript, please e-mail our Counseling Office Secretary, Joseph Ballenger, at jballenger@usd116.org. Mr. Ballenger can also assist students in sending their transcripts to colleges and universities.
Urbana High School
1002 S. Race Street
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3505